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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.80, 22,087.92 and 8,791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.80, 22,087.92 and 8,791.32 is: 13,192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.80 : 22,087.92 = 8,791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.80/22,087.92 = 8,791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.80x = 22,087.92 × 8,791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.80x = 194,181,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,181,972.85/14,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,192.79

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